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The French (Proficient/C2) test evaluates a candidate's advanced level of proficiency in the French language at the C2 level of the CEFR framework. It assesses grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading comprehension, writing skills, listening comprehension and conversation ability.

Covered skills:

  • French grammar
  • French pronunciation
  • French writing skills
  • French conversation
  • French literature
  • French vocabulary
  • French reading comprehension
  • French listening comprehension
  • French culture
  • French history

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9 reasons why
9 reasons why

Adaface French (Proficient/C2) Assessment Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Analysts



Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The French (Proficient/C2) test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

  • Ability to apply advanced French grammar rules in written and spoken communication
  • Proficiency in a wide range of French vocabulary
  • Accurate pronunciation of French words and phrases
  • Comprehension of written French texts of varying difficulty levels
  • Ability to write coherent and well-structured French essays and articles
  • Effective listening skills for understanding spoken French in various contexts
  • Fluency in engaging in conversations in French
  • Knowledge and understanding of French culture, customs, and traditions
  • Familiarity with famous French literature and its major works
  • Understanding of significant events and historical periods in French history
Reason #2

No trick questions

no trick questions

Traditional assessment tools use trick questions and puzzles for the screening, which creates a lot of frustration among candidates about having to go through irrelevant screening assessments.

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The main reason we started Adaface is that traditional pre-employment assessment platforms are not a fair way for companies to evaluate candidates. At Adaface, our mission is to help companies find great candidates by assessing on-the-job skills required for a role.

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Reason #3

Non-googleable questions

We have a very high focus on the quality of questions that test for on-the-job skills. Every question is non-googleable and we have a very high bar for the level of subject matter experts we onboard to create these questions. We have crawlers to check if any of the questions are leaked online. If/ when a question gets leaked, we get an alert. We change the question for you & let you know.

How we design questions

These are just a small sample from our library of 10,000+ questions. The actual questions on this French (Proficient/C2) test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question

Medium

Le parcours inspirant d'une auteure passionnée
B2
Comprehension
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La vie d'une auteure est souvent un voyage passionnant, marqué par des hauts et des bas, des moments de doute et de succès éclatants. Cet itinéraire particulier offre un aperçu de la persévérance, de la créativité et de l'amour pour les mots.Depuis son jeune âge, cette écrivaine avait un goût prononcé pour l'écriture. Ses cahiers étaient remplis de poèmes, d'histoires imaginaires et de réflexions sur le monde qui l'entourait. Elle a décidé de poursuivre sa passion pour l'écriture en suivant des études littéraires, mais la route était semée d'embûches.La vie d'auteure est faite de rejets éditoriaux, de critiques constructives et d'heures passées à perfectionner son art. Pourtant, elle a persévéré, refusant de laisser les obstacles l'arrêter. Elle a écrit de nombreux manuscrits avant de trouver enfin un éditeur qui a cru en son talent.
Avec le temps, ses écrits ont gagné en reconnaissance, touchant les cœurs de lecteurs du monde entier. Ses romans ont été traduits dans plusieurs langues, et elle a été invitée à des salons du livre et des conférences littéraires prestigieuses.Mais le succès ne l'a pas changée. Elle reste une écrivaine humble, dévouée à son art et soucieuse de partager ses connaissances avec les jeunes écrivains en herbe. Elle encourage la créativité et la diversité dans l'écriture, affirmant que chaque voix est unique et mérite d'être entendue. Au fil des ans, cette auteure a laissé un héritage durable dans le monde de la littérature. Son parcours est une source d'inspiration pour ceux qui aspirent à donner vie à leurs histoires et à toucher le cœur des lecteurs avec leurs mots. Quelle qualité est mise en évidence dans le parcours de cette auteure qui l'a aidée à surmonter les défis et à atteindre le succès?

Medium

Le pronom relatif
A2
Vocabulary
Pronouns
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Quel mot convient le mieux pour compléter cette phrase ? 
J'aime lire des livres __________ aident à développer mon vocabulaire __________ il y a beaucoup d’illustrations. J’ai prêté des livres  __________ tu m’a parlé. 

Medium

Les sociétés en changement
B2
Verbal Reasoning
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Lisez le paragraphe suivant et choisissez les vraies options:
Et, en France, la classe politique pourrait bien ressembler, tout du moins en nombre d'années, à un « pouvoir gris ». Plus de la moitié des sénateurs ont plus de 60 ans, l'âge moyen des maires de communes de plus de 3 500 habitants est de 54 ans. Idem pour ceux qui les élisent. Alors qu'ils représentent 20 % de la population, les retraités forment déjà 30 % des électeurs. Bref, la démocratie a les tempes blanchies. Or, quand les papy-boomers seront à la retraite, ils auront encore plus de temps. Ne vont-ils pas accaparer les affaires publiques à leur avantage ? Faut-il redouter une gérontocratie à la française ? « Fantasme ! » Jean-Philippe Viriot-Durandal, maître de conférences en sociologie à l'université de Franche-Comté, en est convaincu. Vieux ne veut pas forcément dire réac. Il en veut pour preuve deux exemples, décortiqués dans son livre. D'abord, la dernière élection présidentielle, où le vote pour le Front national fut autant le fait des jeunes électeurs que de leurs aînés. La preuve aussi avec l'adoption de l'euro. « Six mois après l'introduction définitive de la monnaie unique européenne, les nostalgiques du franc étaient à peine plus nombreux chez les plus de 65 ans que dans l'ensemble de la population – 53 %, contre 48 % », écrit le sociologue. Qui ajoute que « l'opposition entre les jeunes générations, ouvertes sur le monde et sur l'avenir, et les anciennes, rétives au changement et réfractaires à la nouveauté », ne serait que caricature.
A: La démographie électorale en France rajeunit, moins de la moitié des sénateurs ayant plus de 60 ans et l'âge moyen des maires des communes de plus de 3,500 habitants étant inférieur à 54 ans. 

B: Selon le sociologue Jean-Philippe Viriot-Durandal, la perception des générations plus âgées plus opposées au changement et aux idées nouvelles par rapport aux plus jeunes est une véritable représentation de la dynamique sociétale actuelle en France.

C: L'analyse de Jean-Philippe Viriot-Durandal suggère que les « papy-boomers », malgré leur âge, restent individualistes et prêts au changement, soulignant leur capacité propension à se reconstruire même bien après l'âge de la retraite.
🧐 Question🔧 Skill

Medium

Le parcours inspirant d'une auteure passionnée
B2
Comprehension

3 mins

French
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Medium

Le pronom relatif
A2
Vocabulary
Pronouns

2 mins

French
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Medium

Les sociétés en changement
B2
Verbal Reasoning

3 mins

French
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🧐 Question🔧 Skill💪 Difficulty⌛ Time
Le parcours inspirant d'une auteure passionnée
B2
Comprehension
French
Medium3 mins
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Le pronom relatif
A2
Vocabulary
Pronouns
French
Medium2 mins
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Les sociétés en changement
B2
Verbal Reasoning
French
Medium3 mins
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Reason #4

1200+ customers in 75 countries

customers in 75 countries
Brandon

With Adaface, we were able to optimise our initial screening process by upwards of 75%, freeing up precious time for both hiring managers and our talent acquisition team alike!


Brandon Lee, Head of People, Love, Bonito

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment French (Proficient/C2) test in your hiring process is that it is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. In other words: you want to use the test to eliminate the candidates who do poorly on the test, not to select the candidates who come out at the top. While they are super valuable, pre-employment tests do not paint the entire picture of a candidate’s abilities, knowledge, and motivations. Multiple easy questions are more predictive of a candidate's ability than fewer hard questions. Harder questions are often "trick" based questions, which do not provide any meaningful signal about the candidate's skillset.

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Reason #6

1 click candidate invites

Email invites: You can send candidates an email invite to the French (Proficient/C2) test from your dashboard by entering their email address.

Public link: You can create a public link for each test that you can share with candidates.

API or integrations: You can invite candidates directly from your ATS by using our pre-built integrations with popular ATS systems or building a custom integration with your in-house ATS.

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Reason #7

Detailed scorecards & benchmarks

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Reason #8

High completion rate

Adaface tests are conversational, low-stress, and take just 25-40 mins to complete.

This is why Adaface has the highest test-completion rate (86%), which is more than 2x better than traditional assessments.

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Reason #9

Advanced Proctoring


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About the French (Proficient/C2) Online Test

Why you should use Pre-employment French (Proficient/C2) test?

The French (Proficient/C2) test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in French grammar
  • Extensive knowledge of French vocabulary
  • Accurate pronunciation of the French language
  • Strong comprehension skills for reading French texts
  • Effective writing skills in French
  • Highly skilled in understanding spoken French
  • Ability to engage in conversational French
  • In-depth understanding of French culture
  • Knowledge of French literature
  • Familiarity with French history

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the French (Proficient/C2) test?

  • French grammar

    French grammar refers to the set of rules and structures that govern the correct usage of the French language. This skill is essential to measure as it provides a foundation for communication and understanding in the French language.

  • French vocabulary

    French vocabulary encompasses the words and phrases that make up the French language. Measuring this skill helps assess a candidate's range and depth of knowledge, as well as their ability to effectively express themselves in written and spoken French.

  • French pronunciation

    French pronunciation involves the correct articulation and intonation of sounds in the French language. Evaluating this skill is crucial as it ensures communicative clarity and comprehension, enabling effective interactions with French speakers.

  • French reading comprehension

    French reading comprehension assesses an individual's ability to understand written text in French. This skill is essential as it reflects the candidate's proficiency in comprehension, interpretation, and inference, which are vital for various professional contexts.

  • French writing skills

    French writing skills include the ability to craft coherent and grammatically correct written passages in French. Measuring this skill gauges a candidate's ability to effectively convey ideas, express opinions, and deliver written communication that aligns with language conventions.

  • French listening comprehension

    French listening comprehension evaluates an individual's ability to understand spoken French. Assessing this skill is important as it reflects the candidate's capacity to comprehend various dialects, accents, and speech patterns, contextualize information, and engage in effective verbal exchanges.

  • French conversation

    French conversation refers to the ability to engage in oral communication in the French language. Evaluating this skill measures a candidate's fluency, accuracy, and proficiency in real-time interactions and conversations, enabling effective communication in French-speaking environments.

  • French culture

    French culture encompasses the customs, traditions, values, and social norms of French-speaking regions. Measuring this skill aids in evaluating a candidate's understanding and appreciation of French cultural practices, enabling effective cross-cultural interactions and adaptability.

  • French literature

    French literature refers to the body of written works in the French language, including novels, plays, poetry, and essays. Assessing this skill provides insights into a candidate's knowledge and understanding of significant literary works, authors, themes, and literary devices.

  • French history

    French history involves the study of historical events, periods, and developments in France. Evaluating this skill helps determine a candidate's grasp of key historical moments, influential figures, social, political, and cultural changes, providing insights into their contextual understanding of French society.

  • Full list of covered topics

    The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for French (Proficient/C2) test to be based on.

    Verb conjugation
    Verb tenses
    Subject-verb agreement
    Sentence structure
    Pronouns
    Adjectives
    Adverbs
    Prepositions
    Conjunctions
    Idioms and expressions
    Vocabulary for everyday situations
    Business vocabulary
    Legal vocabulary
    Medical vocabulary
    Technology vocabulary
    French phonetics
    Intonation
    Accented letters
    Pronunciation of specific French sounds
    Reading and understanding simple texts
    Interpreting complex French passages
    Reading comprehension strategies
    Writing grammatically correct sentences
    Structuring paragraphs and essays
    Enhancing writing with appropriate vocabulary and idiomatic expressions
    Narrative writing
    Descriptive writing
    Argumentative writing
    Listening to conversations
    Understanding French audio instructions
    Listening for specific details
    Listening to dialogues and monologues
    Engaging in everyday conversations
    Participating in formal discussions
    Using appropriate register and tone in conversations
    French art and architecture
    French cuisine
    French festivals and celebrations
    French music and dance
    French fashion and style
    French literary genres
    Works of Victor Hugo
    Works of Marcel Proust
    Works of Albert Camus
    Works of Simone de Beauvoir
    French Revolution
    Napoleon Bonaparte
    World War II in France
    May 1968 events in France
    French colonialism and decolonization
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What roles can I use the French (Proficient/C2) test for?

  • Analyst
  • French language teacher
  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Tour guide
  • International business manager
  • Foreign service officer
  • Language tutor
  • Travel agent
  • Journalist
  • Tourism officer

How is the French (Proficient/C2) test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

  • Ability to analyze complex French grammar structures
  • Mastering advanced French vocabulary
  • Refined pronunciation of difficult French sounds
  • Advanced reading comprehension in French
  • Sophisticated writing skills in French
  • Fluent in understanding spoken French at a native level
  • Proficiency in articulate French conversations
  • Expertise in French culture and its impact on society
  • Comprehensive knowledge of French literary works
  • Expert understanding of French historical events
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The hiring managers felt that through the technical questions that they asked during the panel interviews, they were able to tell which candidates had better scores, and differentiated with those who did not score as well. They are highly satisfied with the quality of candidates shortlisted with the Adaface screening.


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French (Proficient/C2) Hiring Test FAQs

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

  • Non-googleable questions
  • IP proctoring
  • Screen proctoring
  • Web proctoring
  • Webcam proctoring
  • Plagiarism detection
  • Secure browser
  • Copy paste protection

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

I'm a candidate. Can I try a practice test?

No. Unfortunately, we do not support practice tests at the moment. However, you can use our sample questions for practice.

What is the cost of using this test?

You can check out our pricing plans.

Can I get a free trial?

Yes, you can sign up for free and preview this test.

I just moved to a paid plan. How can I request a custom assessment?

Here is a quick guide on how to request a custom assessment on Adaface.

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